FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Jindalee Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Jindalee Small Business Loans
Jindalee unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Jindalee Business Loans
What is the Larger Jindalee Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining your well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health of your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.