FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Nudgee Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Nudgee Small Business Loans
Nudgee unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Nudgee Business Loans
What is the Larger Nudgee Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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 of this size, your company needs to be 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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within quality company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the 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. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business 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 documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure 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 have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.