FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the East Tamaki Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the East Tamaki Small Business Loans
East Tamaki unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range 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?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger East Tamaki Business Loans
What is the Larger East Tamaki Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for 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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
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 as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at quality business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply at standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, 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 look at a variety of elements to determine the health of your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, 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 do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may 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.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.