FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ellis Lane Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Ellis Lane Small Business Loans
Ellis Lane unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Ellis Lane Business Loans
What is the Larger Ellis Lane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks 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 not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.