FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Northbridge Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Northbridge Small Business Loans
Northbridge unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Northbridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Northbridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase 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 one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business 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 a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess what is the health for your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.