FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Lynton Small Business Loans
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Lynton unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Lynton Business Loans
What is the Larger Lynton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application during quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess what is the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health of the company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.