FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Longueville Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Longueville Small Business Loans
Longueville unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Longueville Business Loans
What is the Larger Longueville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more 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 six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are 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 would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess what is the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.