FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Exeter Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Exeter Small Business Loans
Exeter unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Exeter Business Loans
What is the Larger Exeter Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (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 Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision 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. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at quality company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine what is the health for your company and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business lending experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.