FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Eastern Creek Small Business Loans
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Eastern Creek unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Eastern Creek Business Loans
What is the Larger Eastern Creek Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (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 any business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing 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 contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during quality business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan experts. The specialists will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, 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 is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.