FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The North Lakes Small Business Loans
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North Lakes unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on 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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at quality business times and let us utilise 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 can provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer 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’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.