FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Nunawading Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Nunawading Small Business Loans
Nunawading unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Nunawading Business Loans
What is the Larger Nunawading Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth 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 to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. 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 can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of the assets they have to get a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.