FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lytton Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Lytton Small Business Loans
Lytton unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Lytton Business Loans
What is the Larger Lytton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 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 on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining your health of the company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.