FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The East Tamaki Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the East Tamaki Small Business Loans
East Tamaki unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger East Tamaki Business Loans
What is the Larger East Tamaki Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (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 business loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at quality company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine what is the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular 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 extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced 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 amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.