FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Landsdale Small Business Loans
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Landsdale unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Landsdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Landsdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term 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 important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for 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 have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails 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 lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess the health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the health for your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be 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 remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.