FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Joondalup Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Joondalup Small Business Loans
Joondalup unsecured loans provides 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 per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Joondalup Business Loans
What is the Larger Joondalup Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business 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 you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of 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 from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business 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 should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been operating and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loan experts. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.