FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Eight Mile Plains Small Business Loans
Let me know what you think of the Eight Mile Plains Small Business Loans
Eight Mile Plains unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for the 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 money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease 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 based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, 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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within quality company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application at normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and 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 may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess what is the well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with 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. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.