FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Linden Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Linden Small Business Loans
Linden unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Linden Business Loans
What is the Larger Linden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business 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 trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the health of your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a 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 can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business lending experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.