FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the North Narrabeen Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the North Narrabeen Small Business Loans
North Narrabeen 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 per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger North Narrabeen Business Loans
What is the Larger North Narrabeen Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do 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 health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health that is your company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.