FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Jindalee Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Jindalee Small Business Loans
Jindalee unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Jindalee Business Loans
What is the Larger Jindalee Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during quality company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the health that is your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a 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 repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm 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 assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.