FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Normanhurst Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Normanhurst Small Business Loans
Normanhurst unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Normanhurst Business Loans
What is the Larger Normanhurst Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors for determining what is the health of your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health of your company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans specialists. The professionals will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.