FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Eatons Hill Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Eatons Hill Small Business Loans
Eatons Hill unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Eatons Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Eatons Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.