FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Edgewater Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Edgewater Small Business Loans
Edgewater unsecured loans offers 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.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided 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 virtually any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Edgewater Business Loans
What is the Larger Edgewater Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and 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 accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request the company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit professionals. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.