FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Loganholm Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Loganholm Small Business Loans
Loganholm unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Loganholm Business Loans
What is the Larger Loganholm Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 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 quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply in standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine your well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
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, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing 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 a business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.