FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The North Rocks Small Business Loans
Tell me more about North Rocks Small Business Loans
North Rocks unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger North Rocks Business Loans
What is the Larger North Rocks Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows 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 provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply during quality company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess the health that is your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the health of the business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This 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 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.