FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ingle Farm Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Ingle Farm Small Business Loans
Ingle Farm unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available 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 amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made 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 financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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 three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during quality business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining what is the health of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.