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 amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Lutwyche Business Loans
What is the Larger Lutwyche Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run 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 allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply during standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply at standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess what is the health for your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health that is your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.