FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Essendon West Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Essendon West Small Business Loans
Essendon West unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Essendon West Business Loans
What is the Larger Essendon West Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 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 of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard business times 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 statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 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 modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining your health of your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.