FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Leabrook Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Leabrook Small Business Loans
Leabrook unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Leabrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Leabrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you apply within normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to 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 decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements for determining what is the health that is your company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and 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 is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan 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 choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.