FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Eyre Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Eyre Small Business Loans
Eyre 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, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Eyre Business Loans
What is the Larger Eyre Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within quality business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess the well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the health for your business and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been running as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for 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 earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.