FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Northcote Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Northcote Small Business Loans
Northcote unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose 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 is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Northcote Business Loans
What is the Larger Northcote Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent 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 in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$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 as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been operating and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.