FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Eastwood Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Eastwood Small Business Loans
Eastwood unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Eastwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Eastwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the 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. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health for your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.