FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Noarlunga Centre Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Noarlunga Centre Small Business Loans
Noarlunga Centre unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Noarlunga Centre Business Loans
What is the Larger Noarlunga Centre Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business 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’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply in standard company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables that determine the well-being for your company and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company credit professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about 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 employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.