FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Eastern Beach Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Eastern Beach Small Business Loans
Eastern Beach unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Eastern Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Eastern Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for 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 can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take 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 less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health of the business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.