FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Loganlea Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Loganlea Small Business Loans
Loganlea unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About 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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements for determining how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of 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 amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending experts. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.