FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Inglewood Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Inglewood Small Business Loans
Inglewood unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing 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 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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor 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 reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 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. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra 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 with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.