FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ivanhoe Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Ivanhoe Small Business Loans
Ivanhoe unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Ivanhoe Business Loans
What is the Larger Ivanhoe Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (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 large company loan is a great option for almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated 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 Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply at standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining the well-being of your business and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.