FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Eagle Farm Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Eagle Farm Small Business Loans
Eagle Farm unsecured loans provides amounts 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.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Eagle Farm Business Loans
What is the Larger Eagle Farm Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, 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 summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the 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 offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine your health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.