FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Jindalee Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Jindalee Small Business Loans
Jindalee unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Jindalee Business Loans
What is the Larger Jindalee Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (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 application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application during quality company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health of your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and 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 charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been running, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make 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 any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.