FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Evanston South Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Evanston South Small Business Loans
Evanston South unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Evanston South Business Loans
What is the Larger Evanston South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine what is the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health of the company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.