FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Inala Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Inala Small Business Loans
Inala unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Inala Business Loans
What is the Larger Inala 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 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined 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 of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal 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 filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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 quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for 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 six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$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-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
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 of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.