FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Narraweena Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Narraweena Small Business Loans
Narraweena unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Narraweena Business Loans
What is the Larger Narraweena Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own 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 three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loan specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral element 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.