FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Jolimont Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Jolimont Small Business Loans
Jolimont 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 can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Jolimont Business Loans
What is the Larger Jolimont Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply in normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with 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 security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.