FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lynton Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Lynton Small Business Loans
Lynton unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Lynton Business Loans
What is the Larger Lynton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have 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 company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as 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 funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at quality business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six 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. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health for your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
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 decide to do this please call our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.