FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Noranda Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Noranda Small Business Loans
Noranda unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Noranda Business Loans
What is the Larger Noranda Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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 a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $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 twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application during quality company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, 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 your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.