FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Eagleby Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Eagleby Small Business Loans
Eagleby unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Eagleby Business Loans
What is the Larger Eagleby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for 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. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with 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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.