FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Eschol Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Eschol Park Small Business Loans
Eschol Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Eschol Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Eschol Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within quality company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right 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 are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take 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 decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.