FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Judgeford Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Judgeford Small Business Loans
Judgeford unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Judgeford Business Loans
What is the Larger Judgeford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be 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 nearly any company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise 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 accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans experts. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.