FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Emerald Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Emerald Small Business Loans
Emerald unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Emerald Business Loans
What is the Larger Emerald 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 that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that 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 contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business time and let us 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 will be able to offer a decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the 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. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining what is the well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with 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 loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.