FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lyons Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Lyons Small Business Loans
Lyons unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Lyons Business Loans
What is the Larger Lyons Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have 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 in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.