FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Eaglemont Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Eaglemont Small Business Loans
Eaglemont unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Eaglemont Business Loans
What is the Larger Eaglemont Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply at quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload 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 up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business loan experts. The experts will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential element 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 use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual 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 required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.