FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Noranda Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Noranda Small Business Loans
Noranda unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Noranda Business Loans
What is the Larger Noranda Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A 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 be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs 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 register 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 allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, 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 three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as an company 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 six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application at standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine what is the health of your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.