FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lynfield Small Business Loans
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Lynfield unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Lynfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Lynfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (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 easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that 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 as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid 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 that they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.