FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Johnsonville Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Johnsonville Small Business Loans
Johnsonville unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Johnsonville Business Loans
What is the Larger Johnsonville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining the health of the company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.