FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Evanston South Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Evanston South Small Business Loans
Evanston South unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Evanston South Business Loans
What is the Larger Evanston South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or making 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 is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.