FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Eaglemont Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Eaglemont Small Business Loans
Eaglemont unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Eaglemont Business Loans
What is the Larger Eaglemont Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 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 on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes 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 such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral element 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.