FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Nudgee Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Nudgee Small Business Loans
Nudgee unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Nudgee Business Loans
What is the Larger Nudgee Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
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 qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing 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 who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining the health of the business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been running, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.