FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Old Noarlunga Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Old Noarlunga Small Business Loans
Old Noarlunga unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Old Noarlunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Old Noarlunga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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 trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive 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 most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine what is the health for your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up 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 loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.