FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Exeter Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Exeter Small Business Loans
Exeter unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Exeter Business Loans
What is the Larger Exeter Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option 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 to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I 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 at standard company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply in standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the 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 agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors that determine your health that is your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the health of your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loans specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.