FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Eglinton Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Eglinton Small Business Loans
Eglinton unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Eglinton Business Loans
What is the Larger Eglinton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This 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 loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It 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 you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as 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 IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 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 such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 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 on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit 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 certain amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess what is the health of your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being of your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure 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 means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.