FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Londonderry Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Londonderry Small Business Loans
Londonderry unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Londonderry Business Loans
What is the Larger Londonderry Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated 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 company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- you must prove 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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.