FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ngaio Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ngaio Small Business Loans
Ngaio unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Ngaio Business Loans
What is the Larger Ngaio Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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 in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess your health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health for your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm 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 a business owner utilises an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.