FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Northcross Small Business Loans
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Northcross 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 daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Northcross Business Loans
What is the Larger Northcross Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors that determine the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.