FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Lynfield Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Lynfield Small Business Loans
Lynfield unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Lynfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Lynfield 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 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
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 goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose 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 able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine what is the health that is your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health for your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. We will provide you with the details of your 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 principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.