FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Normanhurst Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Normanhurst Small Business Loans
Normanhurst unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Normanhurst Business Loans
What is the Larger Normanhurst Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on 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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a 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 fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 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 six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being for your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the 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 a business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.