FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Langford Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Langford Small Business Loans
Langford unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Langford Business Loans
What is the Larger Langford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined 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 a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee 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 reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply within normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out 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 can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending professionals. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.