FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The North Curl Curl Small Business Loans
Let me know about the North Curl Curl Small Business Loans
North Curl Curl unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger North Curl Curl Business Loans
What is the Larger North Curl Curl Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth 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 you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor 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 reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The 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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at quality company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, 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 typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining your well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of 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 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.