FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Nutfield Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Nutfield Small Business Loans
Nutfield unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Nutfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Nutfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality business times and let us 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 are able to provide a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application at normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process 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 up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.