FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Linden Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Linden Small Business Loans
Linden unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Linden Business Loans
What is the Larger Linden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (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 easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining your health for your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will 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?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.