FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The North Lakes Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the North Lakes Small Business Loans
North Lakes unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger North Lakes Business Loans
What is the Larger North Lakes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit 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) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an 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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the health for your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been running and how long 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 with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.