FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Noble Park Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Noble Park Small Business Loans
Noble Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Noble Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Noble Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess the well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and 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 with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate 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 borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee 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 the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $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 a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.