FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lansdowne Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Lansdowne Small Business Loans
Lansdowne unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Lansdowne Business Loans
What is the Larger Lansdowne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
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 you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been running for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either 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 vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.