FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Linley Point Small Business Loans
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Linley Point unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Linley Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Linley Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply at normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining what is the health that is your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.