FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Novar Gardens Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Novar Gardens Small Business Loans
Novar Gardens unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Novar Gardens Business Loans
What is the Larger Novar Gardens Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining your well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.