FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Logan Reserve Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Logan Reserve Small Business Loans
Logan Reserve unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Logan Reserve Business Loans
What is the Larger Logan Reserve Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this through 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 stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply within standard business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply at standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess what is the health of the business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company credit professionals. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.