FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Joondanna Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Joondanna Small Business Loans
Joondanna unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Joondanna Business Loans
What is the Larger Joondanna Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A 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 be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan 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-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine what is the health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.