FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Emu Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Emu Heights Small Business Loans
Emu Heights unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Emu Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Emu Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower 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 lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine your well-being 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 specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay 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 the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.