FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Everton Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Everton Park Small Business Loans
Everton Park unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Everton Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Everton Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
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 qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine the health for your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your health of the company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.