FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Linden Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Linden Small Business Loans
Linden unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so 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 size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine what is the health of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loan experts. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.