FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Norwood Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Norwood Small Business Loans
Norwood unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Norwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Norwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company 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)
- must show at least six months of business (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. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being that is your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.