FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lindfield Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Lindfield Small Business Loans
Lindfield unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Lindfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Lindfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply within quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining what is the health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine the health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.