FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Nudgee Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Nudgee Small Business Loans
Nudgee unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Nudgee Business Loans
What is the Larger Nudgee Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at quality company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements 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 an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. The experts will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business 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 secure your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.