FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Jacana Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Jacana Small Business Loans
Jacana unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Jacana Business Loans
What is the Larger Jacana Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent 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 operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as 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 to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in quality business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are 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 in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the 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. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine what is the well-being for your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.