FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Loftus Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Loftus Small Business Loans
Loftus unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Loftus Business Loans
What is the Larger Loftus Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 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, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus 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 up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.