FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the East Gordon Small Business Loans
Tell me more about East Gordon Small Business Loans
East Gordon unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger East Gordon Business Loans
What is the Larger East Gordon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 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 bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine what is the health for your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do 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 nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.