FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lynfield Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Lynfield Small Business Loans
Lynfield unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Lynfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Lynfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during quality company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining the health of your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been operating and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending experts. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.