FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Niddrie Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Niddrie Small Business Loans
Niddrie unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Niddrie Business Loans
What is the Larger Niddrie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase 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 for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the 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 can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for 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 fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health for your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.