FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Edgecliff Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Edgecliff Small Business Loans
Edgecliff unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes 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?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About 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 business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your 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 deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of 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 pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.