FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Nerang Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Nerang Small Business Loans
Nerang unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Nerang Business Loans
What is the Larger Nerang Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply within normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.