FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Joondanna Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Joondanna Small Business Loans
Joondanna unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Joondanna Business Loans
What is the Larger Joondanna Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable 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 registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request in normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining your health of the company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.