FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Normanhurst Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Normanhurst Small Business Loans
Normanhurst unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so 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. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess the health of the company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.