FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Eastern Beach Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Eastern Beach Small Business Loans
Eastern Beach unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Eastern Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Eastern Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, 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 as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in 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 amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial element 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated 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 is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.