FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Luscombe Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Luscombe Small Business Loans
Luscombe unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Luscombe Business Loans
What is the Larger Luscombe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the health of the business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in 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 the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.