FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ivanhoe East Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Ivanhoe East Small Business Loans
Ivanhoe East unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Ivanhoe East Business Loans
What is the Larger Ivanhoe East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
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 the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in quality business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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 the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is a crucial 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information 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 uses assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.