FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Inala Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Inala Small Business Loans
Inala unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Inala Business Loans
What is the Larger Inala Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
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 with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during quality business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises an asset they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.