FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Naenae Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Naenae Small Business Loans
Naenae 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 are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Naenae Business Loans
What is the Larger Naenae Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the 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 in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply in standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements that determine what is the health that is your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no 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 choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term “asset-based” refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.