FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ebdentown Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ebdentown Small Business Loans
Ebdentown unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Ebdentown Business Loans
What is the Larger Ebdentown Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory 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 for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business 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 records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a 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 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, 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 look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your health of your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.