FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Labrador Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Labrador Small Business Loans
Labrador unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Labrador Business Loans
What is the Larger Labrador Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 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 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. 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
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a 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 simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with a 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 can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.