FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Largs Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Largs Bay Small Business Loans
Largs Bay unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Largs Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Largs Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and 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 funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$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 of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply at quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm 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 is when the company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.