FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The East Tamaki Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the East Tamaki Small Business Loans
East Tamaki unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger East Tamaki Business Loans
What is the Larger East Tamaki Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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 of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying 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 one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify 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 that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine the well-being that is your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing 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 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus 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 routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.