FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Eastern Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Eastern Heights Small Business Loans
Eastern Heights unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Eastern Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Eastern Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company renovations, purchase of 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower 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 goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply in normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine your health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.