FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lockleys Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Lockleys Small Business Loans
Lockleys unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Lockleys Business Loans
What is the Larger Lockleys Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have 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 funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply during normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health of the business and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. 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 get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. The experts will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.