FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Eastbourne Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Eastbourne Small Business Loans
Eastbourne unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Eastbourne Business Loans
What is the Larger Eastbourne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply during standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once 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 the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining what is the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. 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 the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loans specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.