FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Innaloo Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Innaloo Small Business Loans
Innaloo unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Innaloo Business Loans
What is the Larger Innaloo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, 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 the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in 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 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.