FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Eastlakes Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Eastlakes Small Business Loans
Eastlakes unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Eastlakes Business Loans
What is the Larger Eastlakes Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be 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 I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory 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. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining your well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans experts. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.