FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Iluka Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Iluka Small Business Loans
Iluka unsecured loans offers 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 how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Iluka Business Loans
What is the Larger Iluka Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer 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 within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine what is the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.