FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Neutral Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Neutral Bay Small Business Loans
Neutral Bay unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or 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 virtually any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Neutral Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Neutral Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent 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 operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and 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 larger business loan can be used for nearly any business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard company time and let us utilise 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 an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining what is the health of the company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. 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 your health for your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.