FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Naenae Small Business Loans
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Naenae unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Naenae Business Loans
What is the Larger Naenae Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 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 easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in quality company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral aspect 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.