FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Evanston South Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Evanston South Small Business Loans
Evanston South unsecured loans provides 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 this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Evanston South Business Loans
What is the Larger Evanston South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification 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 health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at quality business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining what is the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.