FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Edinburgh North Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Edinburgh North Small Business Loans
Edinburgh North unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for the 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 in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Edinburgh North Business Loans
What is the Larger Edinburgh North Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (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 almost any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general 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 re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer 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. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application within standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining the well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your health of the business and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.