FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Eastwood Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Eastwood Small Business Loans
Eastwood unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Eastwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Eastwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 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 business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine what is the health of your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They 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 clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised 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 customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.