FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lynfield Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Lynfield Small Business Loans
Lynfield unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Lynfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Lynfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company 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 trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending 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) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company lending specialists. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.