FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Langford Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Langford Small Business Loans
Langford unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Langford Business Loans
What is the Larger Langford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as 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 funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or filing 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 for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K 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 your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (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 expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company 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, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing 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 protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.