FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Eight Mile Plains Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Eight Mile Plains Small Business Loans
Eight Mile Plains unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Eight Mile Plains Business Loans
What is the Larger Eight Mile Plains Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within quality company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements to determine the health that is your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business lending specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total 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?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.