FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Jacana Small Business Loans
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Jacana unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Jacana Business Loans
What is the Larger Jacana Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, 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 utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing 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 is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining your well-being for your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health of the company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.