FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The East Fremantle Small Business Loans
Tell me about the East Fremantle Small Business Loans
East Fremantle unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger East Fremantle Business Loans
What is the Larger East Fremantle Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.