FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Naragba Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Naragba Small Business Loans
Naragba unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Naragba Business Loans
What is the Larger Naragba Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the 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 simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine the well-being of your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take 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 in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.