FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Exeter Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Exeter Small Business Loans
Exeter unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online 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 annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Exeter Business Loans
What is the Larger Exeter Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer 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 your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine your health that is your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess your health of your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been operating, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.