FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Langwarrin South Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Langwarrin South Small Business Loans
Langwarrin South unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Langwarrin South Business Loans
What is the Larger Langwarrin South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the well-being for your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding 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 apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.