FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Northcote Point Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Northcote Point Small Business Loans
Northcote Point unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Northcote Point Business Loans
What is the Larger Northcote Point Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer 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 your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been operating for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.