FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Niddrie Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Niddrie Small Business Loans
Niddrie unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the 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 company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K 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. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in quality company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine what is the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loan specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against 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 new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.