FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lexia Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Lexia Small Business Loans
Lexia unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Lexia Business Loans
What is the Larger Lexia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The 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 the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$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: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours 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 submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess the well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.