FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Edgewater Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Edgewater Small Business Loans
Edgewater unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Edgewater Business Loans
What is the Larger Edgewater 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 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The 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 be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (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 application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.