FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lilydale Small Business Loans
Tell me 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. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available 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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $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 for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health of the business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business is in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.