FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Narellan Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Narellan Small Business Loans
Narellan unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Narellan Business Loans
What is the Larger Narellan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are 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 situation.
How is 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 amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could 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 prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine what is the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This 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 determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running for, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.