FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Emu Plains Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Emu Plains Small Business Loans
Emu Plains unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Emu Plains Business Loans
What is the Larger Emu Plains Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure 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 guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
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 objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The 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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply at normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors for determining your well-being that is your 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 specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
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 need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential element 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.