FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Junction Village Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Junction Village Small Business Loans
Junction Village unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be 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 remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Junction Village Business Loans
What is the Larger Junction Village Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable 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 that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess the health of your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. 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 the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, 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 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 customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.