FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Evanston Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Evanston Park Small Business Loans
Evanston Park unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Evanston Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Evanston Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, 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 funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may 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 evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to 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’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the business has enough 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 for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.