FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The North Narrabeen Small Business Loans
Let me know about the North Narrabeen Small Business Loans
North Narrabeen unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger North Narrabeen Business Loans
What is the Larger North Narrabeen Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business use, including business renovations, purchase of 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine the health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your health of your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running for, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business credit professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.