FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Loftus Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Loftus Small Business Loans
Loftus unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Loftus Business Loans
What is the Larger Loftus Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable 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 grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your health of the business and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.