FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Nowergup Small Business Loans
Let me know what you think of the Nowergup Small Business Loans
Nowergup unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Nowergup Business Loans
What is the Larger Nowergup 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 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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 quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in quality company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply at standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding 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 apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company lending specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as 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 and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses the assets they have to make a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.