FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the North Parramatta Small Business Loans
Tell me about the North Parramatta Small Business Loans
North Parramatta unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger North Parramatta Business Loans
What is the Larger North Parramatta Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage 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 be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central 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 gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on 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 offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health of the company and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset 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’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.