FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Judgeford Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Judgeford Small Business Loans
Judgeford unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Judgeford Business Loans
What is the Larger Judgeford Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply at standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship 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 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.