FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lonsdale Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Lonsdale Small Business Loans
Lonsdale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Lonsdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Lonsdale 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 for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the 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 be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during quality company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining what is the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.