FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Lyons Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Lyons Small Business Loans
Lyons unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Lyons Business Loans
What is the Larger Lyons Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a 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 of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, 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 twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during quality company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s 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 loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship 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 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.