FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Neerabup Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Neerabup Small Business Loans
Neerabup unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Neerabup Business Loans
What is the Larger Neerabup Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining the health of your business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been running as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.