FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Logan Village Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Logan Village Small Business Loans
Logan Village unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Logan Village Business Loans
What is the Larger Logan Village 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 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining your well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and 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 offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.