FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Labrador Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Labrador Small Business Loans
Labrador unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including managing cash flows, company 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 larger Labrador Business Loans
What is the Larger Labrador Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, 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, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining your health of your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information 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 utilises assets they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.