FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Long Point Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Long Point Small Business Loans
Long Point unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Long Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Long Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine what is the health of the business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health that is your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.