FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ellerslie Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Ellerslie Small Business Loans
Ellerslie unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your health of the business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.