FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Eight Mile Plains Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Eight Mile Plains Small Business Loans
Eight Mile Plains unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Eight Mile Plains Business Loans
What is the Larger Eight Mile Plains Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
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.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business 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 gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your health for your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.