FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Nollamara Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Nollamara Small Business Loans
Nollamara unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Nollamara Business Loans
What is the Larger Nollamara Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve 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 agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.