FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ivanhoe Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Ivanhoe Small Business Loans
Ivanhoe unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Ivanhoe Business Loans
What is the Larger Ivanhoe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A 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 be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the 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 easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us 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. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.