FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Erskineville Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Erskineville Small Business Loans
Erskineville unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Erskineville Business Loans
What is the Larger Erskineville Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be 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.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (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 easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.