FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The East Gordon Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the East Gordon Small Business Loans
East Gordon unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of 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 be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger East Gordon Business Loans
What is the Larger East Gordon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After 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 specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables that determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long 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 commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.