FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Langwarrin Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Langwarrin Small Business Loans
Langwarrin unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Langwarrin Business Loans
What is the Larger Langwarrin Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have 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 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors that determine the health that is your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess your well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part 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 secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.