FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lilydale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Lilydale Small Business Loans
Lilydale unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Lilydale Business Loans
What is the Larger Lilydale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six 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 not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine the health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral element 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.