FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Nundah Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Nundah Small Business Loans
Nundah unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Nundah Business Loans
What is the Larger Nundah Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been running and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.