FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Lynton Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Lynton Small Business Loans
Lynton unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About 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 over a fixed term for 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 which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to 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 to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth 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 IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply in normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health of the business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information 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 uses assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.