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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lockleys Small Business Loans
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Lockleys unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Lockleys Business Loans
What is the Larger Lockleys Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, 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 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company lending professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank 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)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.