FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Jane Brook Small Business Loans
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Jane Brook unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$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: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application at quality company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining what is the well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.