FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Nudgee Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Nudgee Small Business Loans
Nudgee unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Nudgee Business Loans
What is the Larger Nudgee Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in quality business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine what is the health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a 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 earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business lending experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.