FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The North Rocks Small Business Loans
Tell me about the North Rocks Small Business Loans
North Rocks unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger North Rocks Business Loans
What is the Larger North Rocks Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.