FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The North Lake Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the North Lake Small Business Loans
North Lake unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger North Lake Business Loans
What is the Larger North Lake Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply at standard company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, 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 look at a variety of elements that determine what is the health of the company and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use 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 privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.