FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The North Lakes Small Business Loans
Tell me about the North Lakes Small Business Loans
North Lakes unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, 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 this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger North Lakes Business Loans
What is the Larger North Lakes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 to prove 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 any business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables to determine what is the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.