FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Loganlea Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Loganlea Small Business Loans
Loganlea unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Loganlea Business Loans
What is the Larger Loganlea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important 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 the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 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 as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial element 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.