FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Leets Vale Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Leets Vale Small Business Loans
Leets Vale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Leets Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Leets Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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 business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply at normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine the health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess the health of your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.