FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ironbank Small Business Loans
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Ironbank unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Ironbank Business Loans
What is the Larger Ironbank Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The 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 own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining the well-being that is your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being of the business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been running for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset they own to get a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.