FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lynton Small Business Loans
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Lynton unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $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 a traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Lynton Business Loans
What is the Larger Lynton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made 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 which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at quality business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your health of the company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your health of your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the first day. 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 absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital aspect 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.