FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ermington Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Ermington Small Business Loans
Ermington unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Ermington Business Loans
What is the Larger Ermington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay 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 that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (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 quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within quality business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 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 on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to 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 is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.