FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Narellan Small Business Loans
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Narellan unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Narellan Business Loans
What is the Larger Narellan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal 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 guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $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, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and allow us to utilise 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 can provide a decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application at standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 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 specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the health that is your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loans professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.