FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Naenae Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Naenae Small Business Loans
Naenae unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Naenae Business Loans
What is the Larger Naenae Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so 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 can be done by taking a charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in quality company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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 loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 techniques 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 privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.