FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Narellan Vale Small Business Loans
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Narellan Vale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Narellan Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Narellan Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure 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 run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The 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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business time and allow 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 an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been operating and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and 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 apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to make the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.