FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Linden Small Business Loans
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Linden unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Linden Business Loans
What is the Larger Linden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours 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 bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine what is the health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health of your business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting 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 in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company lending professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure 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 or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.