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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Leichhardt Small Business Loans
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Leichhardt unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Leichhardt Business Loans
What is the Larger Leichhardt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account 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 Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.