FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Linden Park Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Linden Park Small Business Loans
Linden Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Linden Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Linden Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision 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 well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine what is the health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been running as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.