FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Emu Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Emu Heights Small Business Loans
Emu Heights unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Emu Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Emu Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so 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. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and 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 a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining the well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the business loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up 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 loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.