FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The East Gordon Small Business Loans
Let me know about the East Gordon Small Business Loans
East Gordon unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger East Gordon Business Loans
What is the Larger East Gordon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease 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 an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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 for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health of your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been running, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.