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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Noarlunga Downs Small Business Loans
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Noarlunga Downs unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could 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 to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Noarlunga Downs Business Loans
What is the Larger Noarlunga Downs Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
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 grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the 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 as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at quality business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being of your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.