FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Narellan Vale Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Narellan Vale Small Business Loans
Narellan Vale unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Narellan Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Narellan Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the 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) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating 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 make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out 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 earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.