FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Engadine Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Engadine Small Business Loans
Engadine unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Engadine Business Loans
What is the Larger Engadine Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply at quality business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. 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 additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.