FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lilli Pilli Small Business Loans
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Lilli Pilli unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Lilli Pilli Business Loans
What is the Larger Lilli Pilli Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be 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 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company use, including company renovations, purchase of 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) 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 around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.