FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lockleys Small Business Loans
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Lockleys unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down 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 nearly any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Lockleys Business Loans
What is the Larger Lockleys Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as 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 required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six 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. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess what is the well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health for your business and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system 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)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.