FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Normandale Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Normandale Small Business Loans
Normandale unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Normandale Business Loans
What is the Larger Normandale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine what is the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.