FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Luddenham Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Luddenham Small Business Loans
Luddenham unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Luddenham Business Loans
What is the Larger Luddenham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of 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 of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables for determining your health of your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health for your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.