FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Naragba Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Naragba Small Business Loans
Naragba unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Naragba Business Loans
What is the Larger Naragba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for 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. This is by way of charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, 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 apply during standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application during normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining what is the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, 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 taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.