FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ivanhoe East Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ivanhoe East Small Business Loans
Ivanhoe East unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Ivanhoe East Business Loans
What is the Larger Ivanhoe East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply in normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you 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 make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess the health of the company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.