FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ngaio Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Ngaio Small Business Loans
Ngaio unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Ngaio Business Loans
What is the Larger Ngaio Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (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 fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait 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 the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your health that is your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been operating, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.