FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Northcote Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Northcote Small Business Loans
Northcote unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Northcote Business Loans
What is the Larger Northcote Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to 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 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.