FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Loftus Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Loftus Small Business Loans
Loftus unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Loftus Business Loans
What is the Larger Loftus Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer 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 company owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required 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 loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.