FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Enfield Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Enfield Small Business Loans
Enfield unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Enfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Enfield 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 for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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’ worth of transactions (for for the 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 fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of 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, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from the assets they have to get a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.