FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Joondanna Small Business Loans
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Joondanna unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is 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 almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Joondanna Business Loans
What is the Larger Joondanna Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s 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 might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, 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 Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings 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 bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess the health for your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay 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 decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.