FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Edithvale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Edithvale Small Business Loans
Edithvale unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or 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 amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 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, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company 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 worth of trade (for 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 simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an 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 to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply at quality company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application within normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your health of your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being of the company and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.