FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lugarno Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Lugarno Small Business Loans
Lugarno unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Lugarno Business Loans
What is the Larger Lugarno Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as 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 to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives 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 notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The 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 18 years or older, own 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 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply at normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.