FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Edgewater Small Business Loans
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Edgewater unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Edgewater Business Loans
What is the Larger Edgewater 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 fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, including company remodeling, buying 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 requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$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: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.