FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Niddrie Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Niddrie Small Business Loans
Niddrie unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Niddrie Business Loans
What is the Larger Niddrie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have 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 deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been operating, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated 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 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.