FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Lynwood Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Lynwood Small Business Loans
Lynwood unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Lynwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Lynwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s 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 amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on 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, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply at standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is 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 choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your health that is your business and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. 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 the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.