FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Langford Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Langford Small Business Loans
Langford 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 that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Langford Business Loans
What is the Larger Langford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company 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 to work with your situation.
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 loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (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 application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a 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 may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part 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 security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.