FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Loganlea Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Loganlea Small Business Loans
Loganlea unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Loganlea Business Loans
What is the Larger Loganlea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for 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 required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.