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 provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger North Curl Curl Business Loans
What is the Larger North Curl Curl Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. 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 minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as 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 funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that 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 repay 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$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 of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your health of your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.