FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lytton Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Lytton Small Business Loans
Lytton unsecured loans offers 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.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Lytton Business Loans
What is the Larger Lytton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of 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.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.