FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Joyner Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Joyner Small Business Loans
Joyner unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for 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 growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining 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 re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you make your application during quality business time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I 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 factors for determining your well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.