FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Northcote Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Northcote Small Business Loans
Northcote unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Northcote Business Loans
What is the Larger Northcote Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A 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 loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim on 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 $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 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 faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.