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 ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and 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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as 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 accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company 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 contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the 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 quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.