FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Enfield Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Enfield Small Business Loans
Enfield unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Enfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Enfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
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 turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business 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 reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being for your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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 loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.