FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Linden Park Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Linden Park Small Business Loans
Linden Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Linden Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Linden Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (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 is a great option for almost every business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in quality company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply at normal business time and you allow us to utilise 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 an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as 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 cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.