FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Long Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Long Bay Small Business Loans
Long Bay unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay 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 that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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 worth of trade (for a 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 simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during quality business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine your health of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.