FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ingle Farm Small Business Loans
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Ingle Farm unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Ingle Farm Business Loans
What is the Larger Ingle Farm Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done 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 in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during quality business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After 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 offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors for determining what is the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health for your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with 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 dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.