FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Edinburgh North Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Edinburgh North Small Business Loans
Edinburgh North unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Edinburgh North Business Loans
What is the Larger Edinburgh North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business 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 trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in 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 earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.