FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Joyner Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Joyner Small Business Loans
Joyner unsecured loans provides 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.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online 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 rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees 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 to fulfill almost any company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Joyner Business Loans
What is the Larger Joyner Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.