FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Edwardstown Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Edwardstown Small Business Loans
Edwardstown unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Edwardstown Business Loans
What is the Larger Edwardstown Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. 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 minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might 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 you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. The experts will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.