FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Jandakot Small Business Loans
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Jandakot unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response 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. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Jandakot Business Loans
What is the Larger Jandakot Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a 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 simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take 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 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply in normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our 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 much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables that determine your well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the health for your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. The professionals will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.