FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the North Lakes Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the North Lakes Small Business Loans
North Lakes unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger North Lakes Business Loans
What is the Larger North Lakes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once 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 in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine what is the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health of the company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.