FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Luddenham Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Luddenham Small Business Loans
Luddenham unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Luddenham Business Loans
What is the Larger Luddenham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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 worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of 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 records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company is able to 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 certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged 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 earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.