FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lonsdale Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Lonsdale Small Business Loans
Lonsdale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Lonsdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Lonsdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply during normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 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 circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 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 information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables for determining what is the health of your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.