FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lockridge Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Lockridge Small Business Loans
Lockridge unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Lockridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Lockridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor 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 the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do 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 but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.