FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lutwyche Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Lutwyche Small Business Loans
Lutwyche unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an 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 a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Lutwyche Business Loans
What is the Larger Lutwyche Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (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 process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health of the business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business loans experts. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.