FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Linden Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Linden Small Business Loans
Linden unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Linden Business Loans
What is the Larger Linden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or registering 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 security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able 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 the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible 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 of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine what is the health of your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health of your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loans professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.