FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Northgate Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Northgate Small Business Loans
Northgate unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Northgate Business Loans
What is the Larger Northgate Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
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% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and 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. This is by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make 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 checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a 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 simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at quality company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply in standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your health for your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been operating, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.