FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Northpark Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Northpark Small Business Loans
Northpark unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Northpark Business Loans
What is the Larger Northpark Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
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 $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$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 to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the health of the business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and 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 basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans experts. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.