FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ebdentown Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Ebdentown Small Business Loans
Ebdentown unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Ebdentown Business Loans
What is the Larger Ebdentown Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at quality company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining the health of your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. The experts will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of 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 employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.