FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lindfield Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Lindfield Small Business Loans
Lindfield unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Lindfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Lindfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at quality company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.