FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Leabrook Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Leabrook Small Business Loans
Leabrook unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Leabrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Leabrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term 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?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must 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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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 of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply at standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum 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 will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you health for your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. The professionals will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.