FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Longueville Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Longueville Small Business Loans
Longueville unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Longueville Business Loans
What is the Larger Longueville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay 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 that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (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 application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply within standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit 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 will consider a number of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to 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 business operates in, the long the company is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.