FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Elizabeth Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Elizabeth Bay Small Business Loans
Elizabeth Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning 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 company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing new 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 required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it 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 terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage 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 your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.