FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the North Lake Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the North Lake Small Business Loans
North Lake unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
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 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application at normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans experts. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.