FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Leda Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Leda Small Business Loans
Leda unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Leda Business Loans
What is the Larger Leda Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer the 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 can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.