FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Lynfield Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Lynfield Small Business Loans
Lynfield unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, 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 size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the 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 within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in quality company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining what is the well-being of your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount 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 in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.