FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Jindalee Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Jindalee Small Business Loans
Jindalee unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application 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 funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Jindalee Business Loans
What is the Larger Jindalee Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on 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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply at standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply within normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine your health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.