FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Leichhardt Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Leichhardt Small Business Loans
Leichhardt unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Leichhardt Business Loans
What is the Larger Leichhardt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within quality company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.