FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Emerton Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Emerton Small Business Loans
Emerton unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Emerton Business Loans
What is the Larger Emerton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
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 be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (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 can be used for nearly all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business 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 lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine what is the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
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 is the cost associated in 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business credit professionals. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.