FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Eschol Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Eschol Park Small Business Loans
Eschol Park unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Eschol Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Eschol Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay 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 the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply in normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining the health that is your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being for your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.