FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Eagleby Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Eagleby Small Business Loans
Eagleby unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Eagleby Business Loans
What is the Larger Eagleby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that 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 that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply within standard company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral aspect 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.