FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ermington Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Ermington Small Business Loans
Ermington unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Ermington Business Loans
What is the Larger Ermington Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during quality business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure 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 remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of assets they own to get the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.