FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Northcote Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Northcote Small Business Loans
Northcote unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Northcote Business Loans
What is the Larger Northcote Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and 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 large business loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business 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 business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables that determine your health for your business and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. 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 can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect 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 employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.