FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Eden Terrace Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Eden Terrace Small Business Loans
Eden Terrace unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Eden Terrace Business Loans
What is the Larger Eden Terrace Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine your health for your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.