FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lysterfield Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Lysterfield Small Business Loans
Lysterfield unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including managing cash flows, company 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 Lysterfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Lysterfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at quality company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide 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 transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply during standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit 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 will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing 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 can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part 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 customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.