FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Narraweena Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Narraweena Small Business Loans
Narraweena unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Narraweena Business Loans
What is the Larger Narraweena Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once 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 specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements that determine your health of the business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs 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.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not 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.