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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Nowergup Small Business Loans
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Nowergup unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Nowergup Business Loans
What is the Larger Nowergup Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may 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)
- can demonstrate 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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details 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, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply within quality company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine your health of your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been running and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.