FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ebenezer Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Ebenezer Small Business Loans
Ebenezer unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Ebenezer Business Loans
What is the Larger Ebenezer Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for 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 simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve 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. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.