FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Normandale Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Normandale Small Business Loans
Normandale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Normandale Business Loans
What is the Larger Normandale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 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 most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining your health for your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business is in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company 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 and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. 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 being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.