FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Eschol Park Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Eschol Park Small Business Loans
Eschol Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or 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 are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Eschol Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Eschol Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if 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 contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at quality business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.