FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Everton Park Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Everton Park Small Business Loans
Everton Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Everton Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Everton Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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 continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the 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. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining the health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health of your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.