FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Nollamara Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Nollamara Small Business Loans
Nollamara unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Nollamara Business Loans
What is the Larger Nollamara 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 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the health of your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health that is your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.