FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Lysterfield Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Lysterfield Small Business Loans
Lysterfield unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Lysterfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Lysterfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in quality business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application in normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the health of your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the health of the company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.