FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Normanhurst Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Normanhurst Small Business Loans
Normanhurst unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Normanhurst Business Loans
What is the Larger Normanhurst Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 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, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with 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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are 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 was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application in normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.