FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The East Hills Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the East Hills Small Business Loans
East Hills unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger East Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger East Hills 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 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed 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 business loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.