FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ingleburn Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Ingleburn Small Business Loans
Ingleburn unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Ingleburn Business Loans
What is the Larger Ingleburn Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent 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 be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision 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 some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a 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 easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 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 statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with a 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 quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the health of the business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital 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 protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.