FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Jane Brook Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Jane Brook Small Business Loans
Jane Brook unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Jane Brook Business Loans
What is the Larger Jane Brook Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess your well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.