FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Emu Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Emu Heights Small Business Loans
Emu Heights 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 daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Emu Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Emu Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed 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 company loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks 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. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could 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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply within standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining the health of the business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance 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 protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.