FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ngaio Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Ngaio Small Business Loans
Ngaio unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Ngaio Business Loans
What is the Larger Ngaio Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine your health of the company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health of your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.