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 between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning 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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during quality business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining what is the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance 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 protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.