FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Embleton Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Embleton Small Business Loans
Embleton 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 daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Embleton Business Loans
What is the Larger Embleton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details 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, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the 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 can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess what is the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware 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?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated 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 off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.