FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Engadine Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Engadine Small Business Loans
Engadine unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Engadine Business Loans
What is the Larger Engadine Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and 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. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows 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 an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to 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’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.