FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Northcross Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Northcross Small Business Loans
Northcross unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month 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?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Northcross Business Loans
What is the Larger Northcross Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining the well-being that is your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been running for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. The experts will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed 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 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.