FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Northpark Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Northpark Small Business Loans
Northpark unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Northpark Business Loans
What is the Larger Northpark Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company 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 a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at quality business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply within standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the health that is your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer 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 uses an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.