FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Joyner Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Joyner Small Business Loans
Joyner unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Joyner Business Loans
What is the Larger Joyner Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry 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 allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess your well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
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 will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. 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 are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and a vital 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 protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.