FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Linden Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Linden Small Business Loans
Linden unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Linden Business Loans
What is the Larger Linden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails 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 records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for 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. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, 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 statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors that determine the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request the company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need 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 can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business lending experts. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.