FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Elizabeth Bay Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Elizabeth Bay Small Business Loans
Elizabeth Bay unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an 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 immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing 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 amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (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 fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as 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-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements for determining your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.