FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Logan Central Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Logan Central Small Business Loans
Logan Central unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Logan Central Business Loans
What is the Larger Logan Central Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $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 prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can 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)
- must show at least six 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 in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during quality business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have 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 within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can 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 factors that determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.