FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Eastern Beach Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Eastern Beach Small Business Loans
Eastern Beach unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Eastern Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Eastern Beach 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 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your 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. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been running and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on 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 covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do 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 weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses the assets they have to make the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.