FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Ellerslie Small Business Loans
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Ellerslie unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Ellerslie Business Loans
What is the Larger Ellerslie Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application in normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. The experts will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and a vital element 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 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.