FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Epuni Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Epuni Small Business Loans
Epuni unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Epuni Business Loans
What is the Larger Epuni Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable 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 that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine the health of the company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health of your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with details for repayment 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 date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.