FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Loftus Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Loftus Small Business Loans
Loftus unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Loftus Business Loans
What is the Larger Loftus Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess what is the health that is your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.