FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The New Lynn Small Business Loans
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New Lynn unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. 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 a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger New Lynn Business Loans
What is the Larger New Lynn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to 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 cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining your health of the company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.