FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Jandabup Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Jandabup Small Business Loans
Jandabup unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Jandabup Business Loans
What is the Larger Jandabup Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as 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 funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able 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 contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve 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 agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors that determine what is the health of the business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being of your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit experts. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of assets they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.