FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Jindalee Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Jindalee Small Business Loans
Jindalee unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Jindalee Business Loans
What is the Larger Jindalee Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have 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 funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want 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 or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your 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 transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining your health for your company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health of your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any 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 without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company credit experts. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle 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 knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.