FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Langford Small Business Loans
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Langford unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Langford Business Loans
What is the Larger Langford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard company times and let us use 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 one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your health of your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the health of your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan professionals. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.