FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Englorie Park Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Englorie Park Small Business Loans
Englorie Park unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Englorie Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Englorie Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for 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 fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $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 and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within normal business time and allow us to use 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 are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine the health of your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health that is your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.