FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Eastwood Small Business Loans
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Eastwood unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Eastwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Eastwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 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 deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.