FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Lynbrook Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Lynbrook Small Business Loans
Lynbrook unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Lynbrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Lynbrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage 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 be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, 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: 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 as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in 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 circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your health for your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.