FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lynton Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Lynton Small Business Loans
Lynton unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Lynton Business Loans
What is the Larger Lynton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health for your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a 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 in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.