FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Ebdentown Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Ebdentown Small Business Loans
Ebdentown unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Ebdentown Business Loans
What is the Larger Ebdentown Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply at standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors for determining the well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your health of your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.