FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Nangana Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Nangana Small Business Loans
Nangana unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Nangana Business Loans
What is the Larger Nangana Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within quality business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you apply during normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the 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 deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining what is the well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being of the business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
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. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.