FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Nudgee Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Nudgee Small Business Loans
Nudgee unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered through 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 of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (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 simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply in standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine the health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. The specialists will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial 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 protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.