FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Inala Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Inala Small Business Loans
Inala unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Inala Business Loans
What is the Larger Inala Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing 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 requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within quality company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables that determine the well-being that is your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.