FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Eyre Small Business Loans
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Eyre unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Eyre Business Loans
What is the Larger Eyre Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The 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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application in normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess the health of the business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request the business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.