FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Langwarrin South Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Langwarrin South Small Business Loans
Langwarrin South unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Langwarrin South Business Loans
What is the Larger Langwarrin South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide 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 is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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 worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in quality company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess what is the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loan professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.