FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Nudgee Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Nudgee Small Business Loans
Nudgee unsecured loans provides 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 makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Nudgee Business Loans
What is the Larger Nudgee Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current 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 can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly 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 submit your request in standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess your well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.