FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Innaloo Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Innaloo Small Business Loans
Innaloo unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Innaloo Business Loans
What is the Larger Innaloo Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 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 circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.