FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lyons Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Lyons Small Business Loans
Lyons unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Lyons Business Loans
What is the Larger Lyons Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health of the business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.