FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Edithvale Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Edithvale Small Business Loans
Edithvale unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Edithvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Edithvale 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. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply during quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining what is the health of your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been running and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
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 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. 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 is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.