FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Eden Terrace Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Eden Terrace Small Business Loans
Eden Terrace unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Eden Terrace Business Loans
What is the Larger Eden Terrace Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding 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 request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.