FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the East Tamaki Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of 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 can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger East Tamaki Business Loans
What is the Larger East Tamaki Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been operating and whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.