FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Judgeford Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Judgeford Small Business Loans
Judgeford unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Judgeford Business Loans
What is the Larger Judgeford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 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 in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from assets they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.