FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Long Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Long Bay Small Business Loans
Long Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and 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 to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Long Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Long Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This 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 that is this large the business needs to have been 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) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may 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, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 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 quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health for your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating and how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending professionals. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.