FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Eaglemont Small Business Loans
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Eaglemont unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Eaglemont Business Loans
What is the Larger Eaglemont Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine your health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.