FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Luscombe Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Luscombe Small Business Loans
Luscombe unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be on your account within 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 an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Luscombe Business Loans
What is the Larger Luscombe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order 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 at least $700,000. 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 the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining the health for your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral element 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.