FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the North Lake Small Business Loans
Tell me about the North Lake Small Business Loans
North Lake unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger North Lake Business Loans
What is the Larger North Lake Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
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 company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for 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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors that determine your well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans experts. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.