FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Epsom Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Epsom Small Business Loans
Epsom unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Epsom Business Loans
What is the Larger Epsom Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central 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 prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is 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 financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, 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 you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within quality company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard business times and allow us to 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 are able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining what is the health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.