FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Eveleigh Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Eveleigh Small Business Loans
Eveleigh unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Eveleigh Business Loans
What is the Larger Eveleigh Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit professionals. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.