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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Logan Reserve Small Business Loans
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Logan Reserve unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Logan Reserve Business Loans
What is the Larger Logan Reserve Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible 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 records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger 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 as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.