FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lutwyche Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Lutwyche Small Business Loans
Lutwyche unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About 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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify 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 have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine what is the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being for your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.