FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ellen Grove Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Ellen Grove Small Business Loans
Ellen Grove unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Ellen Grove Business Loans
What is the Larger Ellen Grove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for 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 funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 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 twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is 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 within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business times and you allow us to make use of 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 are able to offer the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine what is the health of your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the well-being for your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.