FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Northpark Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Northpark Small Business Loans
Northpark unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Northpark Business Loans
What is the Larger Northpark Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
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 goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in quality company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application at normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine the well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with 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 early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses assets they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company 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’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.