FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Emerton Small Business Loans
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Emerton unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Emerton Business Loans
What is the Larger Emerton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application in normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve 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. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements to determine what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health of your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running and how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required 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 punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make 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 weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of 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 employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.