FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lalor Small Business Loans
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Lalor unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Lalor Business Loans
What is the Larger Lalor Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the health of the business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health that is your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.