FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Narellan Vale Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Narellan Vale Small Business Loans
Narellan Vale unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Narellan Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Narellan Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must 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 the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
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 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.