FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Niddrie Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Niddrie Small Business Loans
Niddrie unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Niddrie Business Loans
What is the Larger Niddrie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business 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’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at quality company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, 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 certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged 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 choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the 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 repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.