FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lota Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Lota Small Business Loans
Lota unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Lota Business Loans
What is the Larger Lota Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back 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 goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application at standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your 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. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining the health that is your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.