FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Leda Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Leda Small Business Loans
Leda unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Leda Business Loans
What is the Larger Leda Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $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 company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at quality business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply at standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.