FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Epsom Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Epsom Small Business Loans
Epsom unsecured loans offers amounts of 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.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Epsom Business Loans
What is the Larger Epsom Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this 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’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at quality company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables to determine the health of your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.