FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Edensor Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Edensor Park Small Business Loans
Edensor Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Edensor Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Edensor Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a 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 fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors to determine what is the health of the company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the health of the business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit specialists. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.