FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Inglewood Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Inglewood Small Business Loans
Inglewood unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Inglewood Business Loans
What is the Larger Inglewood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a 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 prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess your health of your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any 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 can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ 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 clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.