FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Leawood Gardens Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Leawood Gardens Small Business Loans
Leawood Gardens unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Leawood Gardens Business Loans
What is the Larger Leawood Gardens Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years 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 funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company 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 a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as 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 need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining the well-being of the business and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.