FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Jandakot Small Business Loans
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Jandakot unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can 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 business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About 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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three 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 to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just 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), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess the health of the business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine the health of the business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets 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.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.