FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Edensor Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Edensor Park Small Business Loans
Edensor Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Edensor Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Edensor Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six 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 IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus 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 or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the health for your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your health of your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
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. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.