FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The East Tamaki Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the East Tamaki Small Business Loans
East Tamaki unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and 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 any company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger East Tamaki Business Loans
What is the Larger East Tamaki Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, 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, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be 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 the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during quality business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine what is the well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast 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 utilises assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.