FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Noarlunga Centre Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Noarlunga Centre Small Business Loans
Noarlunga Centre unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into 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 nearly any company reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Noarlunga Centre Business Loans
What is the Larger Noarlunga Centre Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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 of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be 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 minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as 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 access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine what is the well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the health for your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been running, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.