FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Lexia Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Lexia Small Business Loans
Lexia unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Lexia Business Loans
What is the Larger Lexia Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the 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 circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining the well-being of the company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health of the business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset they own to make the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.