FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Emu Plains Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Emu Plains Small Business Loans
Emu Plains unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Emu Plains Business Loans
What is the Larger Emu Plains Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
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.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general 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 creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business loan specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.