FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Enfield Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Enfield Small Business Loans
Enfield unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Enfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Enfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial 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 in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to 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 prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), 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 details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply in quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health for your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.