FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Long Point Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Long Point Small Business Loans
Long Point unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Long Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Long Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.