FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Ebdentown Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Ebdentown Small Business Loans
Ebdentown unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Ebdentown Business Loans
What is the Larger Ebdentown Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business 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 depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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 demonstrate at minimum 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 fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (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 requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to 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 may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 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 send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the health of the 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 specifics of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit professionals. The specialists will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.