FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Joondalup Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Joondalup Small Business Loans
Joondalup unsecured loans offers amounts 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.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Joondalup Business Loans
What is the Larger Joondalup Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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 of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I 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 variables that determine the health for your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard 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 make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.