FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Epping Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Epping Small Business Loans
Epping unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Epping Business Loans
What is the Larger Epping Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay 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 objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request during standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated 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, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.