FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Notting Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Notting Hill Small Business Loans
Notting Hill unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control 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 use.
About Larger Notting Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Notting Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply in standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors for determining your well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request the company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, 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 don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.