FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Evanston South Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Evanston South Small Business Loans
Evanston South unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Evanston South Business Loans
What is the Larger Evanston South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in 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 in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $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 and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine the health of the business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of 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 will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and 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 with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised 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 privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.