FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Epsom Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Epsom Small Business Loans
Epsom unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Epsom Business Loans
What is the Larger Epsom Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have 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 large business loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the 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. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard company timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining what is the well-being that is your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans experts. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.