FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Joyner Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Joyner Small Business Loans
Joyner unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so 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 size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover 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 minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in quality company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your health for your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.