FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Everton Park Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Everton Park Small Business Loans
Everton Park unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Everton Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Everton Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application in quality business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After 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 agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the health for your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine your health for your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company credit professionals. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.