FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Normal Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Normal Park Small Business Loans
Normal Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Normal Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Normal Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess what is the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company is in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.