FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lytton Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Lytton Small Business Loans
Lytton unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Lytton Business Loans
What is the Larger Lytton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as 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 required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining how much we can lend you health of the business and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health of the business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loans specialists. The experts will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.