FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Edmondson Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Edmondson Park Small Business Loans
Edmondson Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Edmondson Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Edmondson Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within quality business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine your health of the company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set 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 extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.