FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Narrabeen Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Narrabeen Small Business Loans
Narrabeen unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Narrabeen Business Loans
What is the Larger Narrabeen Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable 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 reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. 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 request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.