FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ebbw Vale Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ebbw Vale Small Business Loans
Ebbw Vale unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Ebbw Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Ebbw Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at quality company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company lending professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
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, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.