FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Naenae Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Naenae Small Business Loans
Naenae unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Naenae Business Loans
What is the Larger Naenae 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 depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.