FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Long Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Long Bay Small Business Loans
Long Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Long Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Long Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able 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 contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $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: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, 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 – as long as you submit your request during quality business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply at standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health for your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in 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 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.