FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lavender Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Lavender Bay Small Business Loans
Lavender Bay unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Lavender Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Lavender Bay 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 for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may 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 at least 18 years old, 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 continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, right 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 can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with 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.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.