FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Inala Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Inala Small Business Loans
Inala unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Inala Business Loans
What is the Larger Inala Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must 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 prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (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 fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist 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 as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors that determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your health for your business and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for 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 out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.