FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Erindale Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Erindale Small Business Loans
Erindale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Erindale Business Loans
What is the Larger Erindale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of 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 an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess the well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been running as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.