FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ngaio Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Ngaio Small Business Loans
Ngaio unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Ngaio Business Loans
What is the Larger Ngaio Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the 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. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during quality business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.