FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Eagleby Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Eagleby Small Business Loans
Eagleby unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Eagleby Business Loans
What is the Larger Eagleby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply within standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application at normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After 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 circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements that determine the well-being of your company and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health that is your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been operating for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.