FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Northcote Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Northcote Small Business Loans
Northcote unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Northcote Business Loans
What is the Larger Northcote Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify 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 at least $700,000. You must 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure 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 ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.