FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Essendon Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Essendon Small Business Loans
Essendon unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Essendon Business Loans
What is the Larger Essendon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine your health of the company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no 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 absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.