FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Erindale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Erindale Small Business Loans
Erindale unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as cash flow management, 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 the Larger Erindale Business Loans
What is the Larger Erindale 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 scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine your health of the company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.