FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The East Fremantle Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the East Fremantle Small Business Loans
East Fremantle unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger East Fremantle Business Loans
What is the Larger East Fremantle Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is 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, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have 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 larger business loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company hours and permit us to utilise the 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 the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate 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 company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just 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 transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.