FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Edithvale Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Edithvale Small Business Loans
Edithvale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Edithvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Edithvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
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 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or the registration of 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 who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during quality business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business loans specialists. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as 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 cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.