FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Nunawading Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Nunawading Small Business Loans
Nunawading unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Nunawading Business Loans
What is the Larger Nunawading Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 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.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been running and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% 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 choose to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business 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 ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.