FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Long Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Long Bay Small Business Loans
Long Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund 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 size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (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 quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during quality company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply within standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess your health of the business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business credit professionals. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential 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 secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.