FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Eastwood Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Eastwood Small Business Loans
Eastwood unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Eastwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Eastwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get 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 $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own 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 Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have 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 three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $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 loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at quality company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for 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 off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.