FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Edwardstown Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Edwardstown Small Business Loans
Edwardstown unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Edwardstown Business Loans
What is the Larger Edwardstown 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 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply during normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link 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 just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining the well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. 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 principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.