FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Loftus Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Loftus Small Business Loans
Loftus unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Loftus Business Loans
What is the Larger Loftus Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for 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 most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.