FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Largs Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Largs Bay Small Business Loans
Largs Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via 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 are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either 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 every business need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Largs Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Largs Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The 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 the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you health for your business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.