FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Linden Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Linden Small Business Loans
Linden unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Linden Business Loans
What is the Larger Linden Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in quality business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could 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 around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you health of the business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of the business and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or 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 loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.