FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Epping Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Epping Small Business Loans
Epping unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Epping Business Loans
What is the Larger Epping Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (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 fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining what is the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.