FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The New Lynn Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the New Lynn Small Business Loans
New Lynn unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger New Lynn Business Loans
What is the Larger New Lynn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify 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 have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the 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 simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements for determining your well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health of your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request the company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.