FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Naenae Small Business Loans
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Naenae unsecured loans offers amounts 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.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then 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 any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Naenae Business Loans
What is the Larger Naenae Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at quality company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements that determine what is the health of the business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.