FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Leda Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Leda Small Business Loans
Leda unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Leda Business Loans
What is the Larger Leda Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at quality company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six 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 specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables for determining what is the health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required 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 are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.