FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the New Lynn Small Business Loans
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New Lynn unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger New Lynn Business Loans
What is the Larger New Lynn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within quality company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements that determine your well-being of your business and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified 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. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.