FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Eden Terrace Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Eden Terrace Small Business Loans
Eden Terrace unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Eden Terrace Business Loans
What is the Larger Eden Terrace Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous 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 an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess what is the well-being for your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using 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 principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential element 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.