FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Jolimont Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Jolimont Small Business Loans
Jolimont unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive 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. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Jolimont Business Loans
What is the Larger Jolimont Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application within standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.