FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Exeter Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Exeter Small Business Loans
Exeter unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Exeter Business Loans
What is the Larger Exeter Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in quality business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine your health of your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
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 the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your 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 company owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.