FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Leederville Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Leederville Small Business Loans
Leederville unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based 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 payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Leederville Business Loans
What is the Larger Leederville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding 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 can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.