FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Neerabup Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Neerabup Small Business Loans
Neerabup unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Neerabup Business Loans
What is the Larger Neerabup Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$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 twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine what is the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.