FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Embleton Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Embleton Small Business Loans
Embleton unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
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 money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Embleton Business Loans
What is the Larger Embleton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business 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 can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 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 in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing 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 amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital aspect 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.