FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Elanora Heights Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Elanora Heights Small Business Loans
Elanora Heights unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Elanora Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Elanora Heights 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 fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (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 larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine the health of the business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. The professionals will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.