FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ngauranga Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ngauranga Small Business Loans
Ngauranga unsecured loans provides amounts of 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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Ngauranga Business Loans
What is the Larger Ngauranga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to 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 for nearly any company use, including business remodeling, buying 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 one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply during normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine your health of the business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.