FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Eastgardens Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Eastgardens Small Business Loans
Eastgardens unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Eastgardens Business Loans
What is the Larger Eastgardens Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply at normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your 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. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess what is the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.