FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Naenae Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Naenae Small Business Loans
Naenae unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Naenae Business Loans
What is the Larger Naenae Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined 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 the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor 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 that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (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 fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine what is the well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.