FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lurnea Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Lurnea Small Business Loans
Lurnea unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Lurnea Business Loans
What is the Larger Lurnea Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for 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. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply within normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced 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 in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.