FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Edgecliff Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Edgecliff Small Business Loans
Edgecliff unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Edgecliff Business Loans
What is the Larger Edgecliff Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A 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 business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (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 process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company 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), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 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 as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait 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 the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial 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 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against 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.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.