FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ellis Lane Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Ellis Lane Small Business Loans
Ellis Lane unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Ellis Lane Business Loans
What is the Larger Ellis Lane Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable 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 objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 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 in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely 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 quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements to determine what is the health of the business and the level of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending experts. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.