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 can avail the Eden Terrace Small Business Loans
Eden Terrace unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Eden Terrace Business Loans
What is the Larger Eden Terrace Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your health of your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.