FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Luddenham Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Luddenham Small Business Loans
Luddenham unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Luddenham Business Loans
What is the Larger Luddenham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer 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 well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending experts. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.