FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Loganholm Small Business Loans
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Loganholm unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Loganholm Business Loans
What is the Larger Loganholm Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 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 just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining your health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.