FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Edgewater Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Edgewater Small Business Loans
Edgewater unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Edgewater Business Loans
What is the Larger Edgewater Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business 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 depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within quality company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements for determining the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.