FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Endeavour Hills Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Endeavour Hills Small Business Loans
Endeavour Hills unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Endeavour Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Endeavour Hills 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 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the 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 loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your 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 offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up 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% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.