FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Netley Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Netley Small Business Loans
Netley unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down 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 almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Netley Business Loans
What is the Larger Netley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests 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 security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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 in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply within normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine your well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health of your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan experts. The professionals will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital part 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.