FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Northcote Point Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Northcote Point Small Business Loans
Northcote Point unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Northcote Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Northcote Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible 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 generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your 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 in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine your health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been running for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.