FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Enfield Small Business Loans
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Enfield unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Enfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Enfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the health of your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is 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 running, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business credit specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.