FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Eastern Beach Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Eastern Beach Small Business Loans
Eastern Beach unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Eastern Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Eastern Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs 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 contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for 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 off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.