FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Nowergup Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Nowergup Small Business Loans
Nowergup unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Nowergup Business Loans
What is the Larger Nowergup Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), 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-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.