FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lockridge Small Business Loans
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Lockridge unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Lockridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Lockridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
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 objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at quality company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply during normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements that determine your health of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health that is your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.