FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Edens Landing Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Edens Landing Small Business Loans
Edens Landing unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Edens Landing Business Loans
What is the Larger Edens Landing Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent 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, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee 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 that is operated 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 gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables that determine your well-being for your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
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 loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element 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 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.