FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Emerton Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Emerton Small Business Loans
Emerton unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Emerton Business Loans
What is the Larger Emerton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the health for your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending experts. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They 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 data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.