FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Neranwood Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Neranwood Small Business Loans
Neranwood unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Neranwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Neranwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.