FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Normandale Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Normandale Small Business Loans
Normandale unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Normandale Business Loans
What is the Larger Normandale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business need, 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have 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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine your health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.