FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Enmore Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Enmore Small Business Loans
Enmore unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Enmore Business Loans
What is the Larger Enmore Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business use, including business renovations, to purchase 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 required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (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 company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply during standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.