FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Eight Mile Plains Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Eight Mile Plains Small Business Loans
Eight Mile Plains unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company 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 either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Eight Mile Plains Business Loans
What is the Larger Eight Mile Plains Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share 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 employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.