FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Elizabeth Bay Small Business Loans
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Elizabeth Bay unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Elizabeth Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Elizabeth Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This 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 trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for 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 would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank 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 variables that determine your health of your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being of your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
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 covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.