FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Liberty Grove Small Business Loans
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Liberty Grove unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Liberty Grove Business Loans
What is the Larger Liberty Grove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, 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 that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business 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 prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the 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 fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining the health of the business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.