FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Northpark Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Northpark Small Business Loans
Northpark unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Northpark Business Loans
What is the Larger Northpark Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within quality business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply during normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.