FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Notting Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Notting Hill Small Business Loans
Notting Hill unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down 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 every business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Notting Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Notting Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs 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 registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess your health of the company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being for your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loans specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.