FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lynbrook Small Business Loans
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Lynbrook unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Lynbrook Business Loans
What is the Larger Lynbrook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered 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 in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related 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 provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance 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 cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business timings and permit us to make use of 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 are able to provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors for determining the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.