FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Northern Beaches Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Northern Beaches Small Business Loans
Northern Beaches unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Northern Beaches Business Loans
What is the Larger Northern Beaches Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within quality company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining what is the health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up 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 loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.