FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lonsdale Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Lonsdale Small Business Loans
Lonsdale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is 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 for almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Lonsdale Business Loans
What is the Larger Lonsdale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine what is the health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with 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?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.