FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Normanhurst Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Normanhurst Small Business Loans
Normanhurst unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Normanhurst Business Loans
What is the Larger Normanhurst Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an 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 trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company time and allow 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 banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine your health of your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.