FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Loganholm Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Loganholm Small Business Loans
Loganholm unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Loganholm Business Loans
What is the Larger Loganholm Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
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 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth 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 you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements that determine your health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.