FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Eastbourne Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Eastbourne Small Business Loans
Eastbourne unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Eastbourne Business Loans
What is the Larger Eastbourne Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (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 simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 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 IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in normal business hours and allow us to make use of 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’ll be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements that determine your health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your health of your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request the business financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, 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 don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital 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 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.