FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Lytton Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Lytton Small Business Loans
Lytton unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Lytton Business Loans
What is the Larger Lytton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (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 also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide 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 the health of the business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating and how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.