FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Nar Nar Goon North Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Nar Nar Goon North Small Business Loans
Nar Nar Goon North unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Nar Nar Goon North Business Loans
What is the Larger Nar Nar Goon North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
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 the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine the well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business loan specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises 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 business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required 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 stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.