FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Eden Hill Small Business Loans
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Eden Hill unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Eden Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Eden Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply 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 six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application within standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine what is the well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.