FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Northcote Point Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Northcote Point Small Business Loans
Northcote Point unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Northcote Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Northcote Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (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 for nearly any company reason, such as 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining what is the health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your health of the company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.