FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Linden Small Business Loans
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Linden unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 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 an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Linden Business Loans
What is the Larger Linden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 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 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply in normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining what is the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business lending experts. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is an essential 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.