FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lexia Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Lexia Small Business Loans
Lexia unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Lexia Business Loans
What is the Larger Lexia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, 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 IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining what is the health of the company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health of your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending experts. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.