FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Edgecliff Small Business Loans
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Edgecliff 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 daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Edgecliff Business Loans
What is the Larger Edgecliff Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to 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 to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business credit professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.