FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Eastern Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Eastern Heights Small Business Loans
Eastern Heights unsecured loans provides amounts 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.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Eastern Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Eastern Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 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 process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health for your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.