FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The East Lindfield Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the East Lindfield Small Business Loans
East Lindfield unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger East Lindfield Business Loans
What is the Larger East Lindfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails 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 that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during quality company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us 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 and up) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess your health for your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs 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 earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loans experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.