FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Old Noarlunga Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Old Noarlunga Small Business Loans
Old Noarlunga unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Old Noarlunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Old Noarlunga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A 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 be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company 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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in quality business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining your health for your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make 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 includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.