FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ellerslie Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Ellerslie Small Business Loans
Ellerslie unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Ellerslie Business Loans
What is the Larger Ellerslie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the 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 that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails 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 that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check 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. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within quality company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine what is the health of your company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure 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 is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.