FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Eagle Farm Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Eagle Farm Small Business Loans
Eagle Farm unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Eagle Farm Business Loans
What is the Larger Eagle Farm Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, 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 nearly all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate 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 - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in quality company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess the well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises the assets they have to get a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.