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 provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Enfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Enfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $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 is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company use, including business improvements, purchasing new 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during quality company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being of your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.