FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Eden Terrace Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Eden Terrace Small Business Loans
Eden Terrace unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Eden Terrace Business Loans
What is the Larger Eden Terrace Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing 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% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business credit professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.