FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Eastgardens Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Eastgardens Small Business Loans
Eastgardens unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Eastgardens Business Loans
What is the Larger Eastgardens Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated 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 gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval 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 may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises assets they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. 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 required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.