FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lightsview Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Lightsview Small Business Loans
Lightsview unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Lightsview Business Loans
What is the Larger Lightsview Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may 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 of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. The experts will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as 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 your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.