FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Northgate Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Northgate Small Business Loans
Northgate unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Northgate Business Loans
What is the Larger Northgate 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 fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an 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 registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $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: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within quality business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt 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 or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining the health that is your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do 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 require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.