FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lutwyche Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Lutwyche Small Business Loans
Lutwyche unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Lutwyche Business Loans
What is the Larger Lutwyche Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature 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 registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. 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 based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (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 fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank 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 may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining what is the health for your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. The experts will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.