FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Landsdale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Landsdale Small Business Loans
Landsdale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 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 simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during quality business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine the health of your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been running, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business lending experts. The experts will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.