FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Naenae Small Business Loans
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Naenae unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Naenae Business Loans
What is the Larger Naenae Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and 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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 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 typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have 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 circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health of the company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear 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 element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.