FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Essendon Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Essendon Small Business Loans
Essendon unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Essendon Business Loans
What is the Larger Essendon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
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 be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify 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 an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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 simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (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 also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements that determine your well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.