FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the New Lynn Small Business Loans
Tell me about the New Lynn Small Business Loans
New Lynn unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger New Lynn Business Loans
What is the Larger New Lynn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be 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 the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health that is your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the well-being of your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial element 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.