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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the East Tamaki Small Business Loans
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East Tamaki unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger East Tamaki Business Loans
What is the Larger East Tamaki 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 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company 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 lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard company times and you allow us to utilise the 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 offer the decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt 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 up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the health that is your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your health that is your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra 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 no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses assets they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.