FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Eastlakes Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Eastlakes Small Business Loans
Eastlakes unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Eastlakes Business Loans
What is the Larger Eastlakes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as 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 taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 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’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (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. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply within normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors for determining the health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been running and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.