FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Eden Terrace Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Eden Terrace Small Business Loans
Eden Terrace unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes 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?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Eden Terrace Business Loans
What is the Larger Eden Terrace Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (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 application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health that is your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.