FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Essendon Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Essendon Small Business Loans
Essendon unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Essendon Business Loans
What is the Larger Essendon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, 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 twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been running, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loan experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.