FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Eden Terrace Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Eden Terrace Small Business Loans
Eden Terrace unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Eden Terrace Business Loans
What is the Larger Eden Terrace 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 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must 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 prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine what is the health of the company and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to 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 for a company 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 an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.