FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Little River Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Little River Small Business Loans
Little River unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Little River Business Loans
What is the Larger Little River Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loan experts. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.