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 offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Northcote Business Loans
What is the Larger Northcote Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in quality business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. 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 take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating 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 the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer 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 is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.