FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Eastern Beach Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Eastern Beach Small Business Loans
Eastern Beach unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Eastern Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Eastern Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (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 process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple 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 identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 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 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine your health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding 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 can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.