FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Emerton Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Emerton Small Business Loans
Emerton 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 that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Emerton Business Loans
What is the Larger Emerton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run 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 permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged 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 in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company credit specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.