FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Landsdale Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Landsdale Small Business Loans
Landsdale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Landsdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Landsdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply during normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that 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 don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.