FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Lyndhurst Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Lyndhurst Small Business Loans
Lyndhurst unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Lyndhurst Business Loans
What is the Larger Lyndhurst Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six 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 circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been running for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. The experts will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.