FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lyndhurst Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Lyndhurst Small Business Loans
Lyndhurst unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Lyndhurst Business Loans
What is the Larger Lyndhurst Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business 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, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails 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 registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your 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 particular amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining your health of the company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been operating for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.