FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Eden Hill Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Eden Hill Small Business Loans
Eden Hill unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Eden Hill Business Loans
What is the Larger Eden Hill Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard company hours and allow 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 are able to offer an answer in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit 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 certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the well-being of the company and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.