FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ivanhoe East Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Ivanhoe East Small Business Loans
Ivanhoe East unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the 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 growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in quality business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess your health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and 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 or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up 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 loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.