FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Jacobs Well Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Jacobs Well Small Business Loans
Jacobs Well unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Jacobs Well Business Loans
What is the Larger Jacobs Well Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess your health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital element 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.