FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The East Lindfield Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the East Lindfield Small Business Loans
East Lindfield unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger East Lindfield Business Loans
What is the Larger East Lindfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and 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 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.