FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Northcross Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Northcross Small Business Loans
Northcross unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Northcross Business Loans
What is the Larger Northcross Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment 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 access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply within normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine your well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, 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 with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect 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 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.