FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Northcote Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Northcote Small Business Loans
Northcote unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Northcote Business Loans
What is the Larger Northcote Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to 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 business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable 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 grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for 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 simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from assets they own to get a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.