FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ivanhoe Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Ivanhoe Small Business Loans
Ivanhoe unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Ivanhoe Business Loans
What is the Larger Ivanhoe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years 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 funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been running and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. The experts will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.