FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Lexia Small Business Loans
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Lexia unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Lexia Business Loans
What is the Larger Lexia 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 fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, 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 for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250K or more it’s possible to 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 six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application within normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the health for your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral aspect 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.