FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Eatons Hill Small Business Loans
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Eatons Hill unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Eatons Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Eatons Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a 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. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining what is the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your health for your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.