FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Edithvale Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Edithvale Small Business Loans
Edithvale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Edithvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Edithvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business 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 goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need 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 require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within quality company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait 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 in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve 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. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine the health of your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.