FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Eden Terrace Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Eden Terrace Small Business Loans
Eden Terrace unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Eden Terrace Business Loans
What is the Larger Eden Terrace Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets and can include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register 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 allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the 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 simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.