FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Eastern Beach Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Eastern Beach Small Business Loans
Eastern Beach unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Eastern Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Eastern Beach 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 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay 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 items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during quality business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health of the company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms 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 charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.