FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Linden Park Small Business Loans
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Linden Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Linden Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Linden Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 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 which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor 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 reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements to determine the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.