FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Eastern Beach Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Eastern Beach Small Business Loans
Eastern Beach unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, 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 company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Eastern Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Eastern Beach 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 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage 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 in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (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 simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during normal business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.