FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Northcote Small Business Loans
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Northcote unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Northcote Business Loans
What is the Larger Northcote Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own 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 company loan is a great option for almost every business need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check 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 health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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 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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements for determining your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital aspect 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.