FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Lynton Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Lynton Small Business Loans
Lynton unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Lynton Business Loans
What is the Larger Lynton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify 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 with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within quality company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster 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 normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine what is the health of the company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been running and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can 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 that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.