FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Northcross Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Northcross Small Business Loans
Northcross unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Northcross Business Loans
What is the Larger Northcross Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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 of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply within standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve 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. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your well-being of the business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health for your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.