FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ebenezer Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Ebenezer Small Business Loans
Ebenezer unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Ebenezer Business Loans
What is the Larger Ebenezer Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment 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 accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within quality company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been running and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments 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 making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.