FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Nollamara Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Nollamara Small Business Loans
Nollamara unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Nollamara Business Loans
What is the Larger Nollamara Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $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 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 Business Loan is a great option for almost all company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply in normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine your health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by 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 additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.