FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The East Fremantle Small Business Loans
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East Fremantle unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger East Fremantle Business Loans
What is the Larger East Fremantle Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, 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 provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 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 circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors that determine your well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health of the company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company 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 interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been running and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. The experts will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.