FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Long Bay Small Business Loans
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Long Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Long Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Long Bay 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 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which 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 of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run 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 in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks 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 well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (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 within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. The experts will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure 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 withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.