FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Eastern Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Eastern Heights Small Business Loans
Eastern Heights unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Eastern Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Eastern Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being that is your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.