FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Eaglemont Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Eaglemont Small Business Loans
Eaglemont unsecured loans provides 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.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Eaglemont Business Loans
What is the Larger Eaglemont Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% 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 at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial 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 can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application within normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
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 proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.