FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Elizabeth Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Elizabeth Bay Small Business Loans
Elizabeth Bay unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About 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 fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% 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 the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay 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 the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After 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 agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business lending specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work 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 secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.