FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lutwyche Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Lutwyche Small Business Loans
Lutwyche unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Lutwyche Business Loans
What is the Larger Lutwyche Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining what is the health for your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health of your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.